Flags at half staff to honor fallen Missouri soldier

Governor Jay Nixon ordered this move in honor of the service and sacrifice of 19-year-old Specialist Jordan House of Independence.

The Missouri National Guardsman died last week from injuries sustained while on emergency duty service. His awards and decorations include the Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Missouri Basic Training Service Ribbon, and the Missouri State Emergency Duty Ribbon.

Specialist House was assigned to the Battery D, First Battalion, 129th Field Artillery Regiment and served on several flood missions throughout the state.

(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) People attend a candlelight vigil for the victims of the Wednesday shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, in Parkland, Fla., Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018. Nikolas Cruz, a former student, was charged with 17 counts of ....

A former student opened fire at the end of the day at a Parkland, FL, high school. There are multiple fatalities.

A former student opened fire at the end of the day at a Parkland, FL, high school. There are multiple fatalities.

In the past few months, a number of high-profile men have been accused of sexual harassment and sexual assault. Allegations have led to resignations in Congress - and may have made a difference in a key Senate race.

In the past few months, a number of high-profile men have been accused of sexual harassment and sexual assault. Allegations have led to resignations in Congress - and may have made a difference in a key Senate race.